Go the Mighty Gurkhas !!!

Finally a group of retired Gurkhas who have served their adopted country have won the right to stay and overturn the unfair UK immigration rules that stated that any Gurkha who retired from the British Army before 1997 did not have the automatic right to stay in the country.

The judge, Mr Justice Blake, said the Gurkhas' long service, conspicuous acts of bravery and loyalty to the Crown all pointed to a "moral debt of honour" and gratitude felt by British people.

Joanna Lumley said it was a "chance to right a great wrong"

This ruling may affect some 2,000 Gurkha soldiers who retired before 1997

"This is a victory that restores honour and dignity to deserving soldiers who faithfully served in Her Majesty's armed forces.

"It is a victory for common sense; a victory for fairness; and a victory for the British sense of what is right."

Sign your name to the petition at www.gurkhajustice.org.uk and support the right of all retired Gurkhas to live in the very country they have served with honour.

Gurhkas Seek British Residency

Gurkhas Win the Right to Stay! >>>

This has long been something that really pisses me off.

In the UK, Immigration is highly active from a variety of countries and I think that is good for the long term, however a very small minority of people have been seeking residency in the UK and have been running into a brick wall every time they try.

Who are these people?

They are the Mighty Nepalese Soldiers of the Gurkha Brigade.

Like so many people in Britain I am ashamed at how successive governments have failed these magnificent and loyal soldiers.

Joanna Lumley, actress.

She Said it.

Almost 50,000 Gurkha's have died and around 150,000 Gurkha's have been seriously injured in conflicts around the world and it should be considered a matter of honour that any retired Gurkha soldier who serve in the British Army should at the very least be allowed to stay in Britain after they leave the forces if they wish.

Hundreds of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers who fought for Britain protested March 19, 2008 outside the Parliament of the United Kingdom in London, demanding higher pensions and the right for Gurkha's to stay and live in the country they have served.

This has sparked a national petition to entitle Gurkha's to British Citizenship when their service ends.

"The Gurkha Soldier
Bravest of the Brave
Most Generous of the Generous
Never Had Country
More Faithful Friends
Than You"

Long live the Mighty Gurkhas !!

www.gurkhajustice.org.uk to support the Gurkha cause.